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1637: 7 Reasons The Scale Is Lying To You About Your Progress by Rachel Gregory of Met Flex Life

Optimal Health Daily - Fitness and Nutrition

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Water Loss

When you work out and sweat, you will lose water and electrolites. Depending on how much you sweat, the scale can drop significantly. High fibre foods tend to produce more food residue in the gut. Carbohydrate intake reflected in glyc gen storage. Your muscles storeg licogen to break down for energy during your workout. If you're new to resistance training, or haven't trained consistently for a while, you may have an increased amount of carbohydrate and water being stored in your muscles.

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